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Early American Poetry: A Compilation of the Titles of Volumes of Verse and Broadsides by Writers Born or Residing in North America North of the Mexica
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General ReferenceColonial Period (1600-1775)Poetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025617831
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Early American Poetry is a comprehensive and scholarly compilation of bibliographical records focusing on the foundational poetic output of North America. Curated by Oscar Wegelin, this work provides an exhaustive inventory of verse volumes and broadsides produced by writers born or residing north of the Mexican border during the formative years of the continent's literary history. This volume serves as an essential reference for historians, bibliophiles, and students of literature, meticulously documenting the titles and origins of early American creative expression.
The collection spans a wide array of poetic forms, from formal volumes of verse to ephemeral broadsides, capturing the evolving cultural and intellectual landscape of the period. By organizing these disparate works into a coherent bibliography, Early American Poetry offers insight into the thematic preoccupations and aesthetic developments of early North American authors. It stands as a vital resource for understanding the roots of the American literary tradition and the preservation of its earliest recorded voices. Wegelin's meticulous research ensures that even the most obscure publications are recognized, providing a clear window into the poetic legacy of the colonial and early national eras.
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